The Confidants Guiding Kamala Harris’s Campaign Against Trump
The vice president’s brain trust is younger, more racially diverse and larger than President Biden’s. Her advisers can expect a lot of phone calls in the coming weeks.
As California Clears Homeless Camps, Two Projects Point a Way Forward
While L.A. County grapples with homelessness, elegant new housing projects in Long Beach and Venice signal the solutions — and challenges — ahead.
Fact-Checking Trump’s and Harris’s Attacks on Each Other’s Policies
We examine the two candidates’ criticisms of each other’s policies, promises and records.
With Purple Gold and Bouncy Metal, a Canadian Chemist Shines on YouTube
Disillusioned with grad school, Nigel Braun dropped out to film chemistry videos in his parents’ garage in Montreal. Then millions began viewing his whimsical and occasionally dangerous experiments.
Diving Into New York’s Murky Green Waters, Searching for Treasure
It’s hard to see through the water, and too easy to find trash, but divers are finding joy in exploring New York.
NASCAR Pit Crews Are Recruiting College Football Players
In NASCAR, victory — and money — is often determined by seconds, one reason car racing teams are increasingly looking to hire former college athletes.
Why Many South Koreans Want the Country to Have Nuclear Weapons
Washington says it would defend the South against North Korea with nuclear arms, if need be. But more and more people in the South think it should rely on itself.
Body-Camera Video Shows Chaos Around Fatal Police Shooting of Victoria Lee
New Jersey’s attorney general is investigating the killing of Victoria G. Lee, whose family has said the police escalated a nonthreatening episode. The police said Ms. Lee had a knife.
Fossils Show Giant Predatory Sea Scorpions Were Distance Swimmers
Specimens of what appear to be the largest eurypterid species found in Australia could shed light on the sudden extinction of the massive arthropods.
Russia Closes In on Key Eastern Ukrainian City Despite Kursk Incursion
A Russian advance toward Pokrovsk casts doubts on Ukraine’s hopes that its cross-border offensive will prompt Moscow to scale back attacks elsewhere.
Supreme Court, for Now, Blocks Protections for Transgender Students in Some States
The order maintained halts by lower courts on federal rules prohibiting discrimination against transgender people in schools.
Who Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s New Prime Minister?
The political heir to an influential family is now leading Thailand with no governing experience in a tumultuous time.
Kamala Harris Has a One-in-a-Generation Chance to Save the Democrats
Kamala Harris has a once-in-a-generation chance to deal a hammer blow against Trumpism and pull American democracy back from the brink.
U.S., Egypt and Qatar Say Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Will Resume Next Week
Top officials from the U.S., Israel, Egypt and Qatar ended two days of talks in Doha aimed at trying to resolve remaining disagreements between Israel and Hamas.
Trump Says Civilian Award Is ‘Much Better’ Than Medal of Honor
The former president said Thursday the reason was because those given the nation’s highest military award are “either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets, or they’re dead.”
How to Stop the Deadliest Infectious Disease
New advances in screening, prevention and treatment of TB make tremendous progress possible — if we tap them.
Judge Blocks Joint Streaming Service from Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery
The planned service from Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery was slated to cost $42.99 a month and aimed at fans who had abandoned cable TV.
Harris and Trump Offer a Clear Contrast on the Economy
Both candidates embrace expansions of government power to steer economic outcomes — but in vastly different areas.
Harris Lays Out Her Economic Vision, Casting Trump’s as Backward-Looking
In her first major policy speech, the vice president argued that her Republican opponent was too focused on the past, painting herself as someone who would protect the middle class for generations.
Susan Lorincz Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Ajike Owens
Susan Lorincz, who is white, shot Ajike Owens last June through the door of her home as the 35-year-old mother of four stood outside. The case prompted national outrage.